MRI Technologist | West Penn Hospital
Highmark Health
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results. (50%)
- Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. (25%)
- When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. (15%)
- Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. (10%)
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Associate’s Degree; or Certification from a technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or an American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) certification.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Certification is required within 18 months of hire. – Employees in a MRI role (prior to July, 1 2022) who do not have a MRI certification are not required to obtain them; employees in a MRI role with existing MRI certification are required to maintain active certifications. Employees hired, or transferred into the MRI role after July 1, 2022 are also required to maintain active certifications.
- CPR certification.
- Prior experience working as a MRI Technologist
- ARRT (MR) certification